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14 Sep 2026, 17:31
L3Harris Wins $60 Million U.S. Air Force Contract for Proximity Sensors
L3Harris Technologies has received an approximately $60 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to continue production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors, or C-HOBS.
The technology allows aircrews to select the precise altitude at which a munition detonates, enabling its effects to be adjusted for different targets and mission environments. The sensors provide radar-guided performance as well as manual and cockpit-selectable burst-height capabilities.
L3Harris said it is increasing production capacity for proximity fuzes and sensors as the U.S. military seeks greater supplies of proven and cost-effective counter-threat technologies. Production of the C-HOBS systems will take place at the company’s Cincinnati facility.
The contract adds to L3Harris’ recent momentum in missile and weapons systems as the company expands manufacturing capacity to meet higher U.S. defense demand. The award also reinforces the role of its Missile Solutions business in supplying critical components for modern munitions.
L3Harris Technologies has received an approximately $60 million contract from the U.S. Air Force to continue production of its DSU-43/B Cockpit Selectable Height of Burst Sensors, or C-HOBS.
The technology allows aircrews to select the precise altitude at which a munition detonates, enabling its effects to be adjusted for different targets and mission environments. The sensors provide radar-guided performance as well as manual and cockpit-selectable burst-height capabilities.
L3Harris said it is increasing production capacity for proximity fuzes and sensors as the U.S. military seeks greater supplies of proven and cost-effective counter-threat technologies. Production of the C-HOBS systems will take place at the company’s Cincinnati facility.
The contract adds to L3Harris’ recent momentum in missile and weapons systems as the company expands manufacturing capacity to meet higher U.S. defense demand. The award also reinforces the role of its Missile Solutions business in supplying critical components for modern munitions.
